Ep.11 The Wilderness of Recovery: Addiction, Nature & Mental Health - Theresa Rybchinski

Send us Fan MailHealed Now What? - Building Resilience and Empathy Amid Trauma and AddictionIn this episode joining us is Theresa Rybchinski, a passionate mental health therapist. Teresa talks about her personal journey, involving her struggle with addiction, mental health crisis, and her recovery through reconnecting with nature. We discuss how Theresa’s experiences eventually influenced her career path, leading her to work in a wilderness addiction treatment center and advocate for others dealing with similar trials. We explore the relevance of trauma and addiction, emphasizing the necessity for understanding, love, and a holistic approach in the recovery process. Teresa also highlights the importance of somatic experiences and practices in healing, fostering self-awareness and changing self-perception. She expresses her vision for a societal paradigm shift in treating trauma and addiction, advocating for more accessible and inclusive holistic recovery options.Theresa's Insta Theresa's WebsiteLisa's Reclaiming Resilience course Work with Lisa 1:100:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview02:01 Guest Introduction: Teresa Rybczynski02:17 Teresa's Personal Journey and Career in Healing02:52 The Role of Nature in Teresa's Healing Process03:32 Teresa's Work in Wilderness Addiction Treatment Centers04:04 Conversation with Teresa Begins05:29 Teresa's Personal Healing Journey07:27 The Impact of Wilderness and Rock Climbing on Teresa's Healing09:19 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Connection in Healing12:39 The Role of Community in Healing15:12 The Power of Nature and Movement in Healing22:37 Course Advertisement24:48 The Importance of Self-Care and Community in Healing32:52 Understanding Addiction as a Survival Strategy40:55 Understanding the Role of Shame in Addiction41:45 The Power of Compassion in Addiction Recovery43:24 The Impact of Shame and the Need for Empathy44:07 Debunking the 'Once an Addict, Always an Addict' Myth45:05 The Importance of Personalized Recovery Approaches50:55 The Importance of Boundaries in Healing58:56 The Struggle of Change and Acceptance in Relationships01:10:00 The Need for Accessible, Inclusive, and Holistic Trauma and Addiction Treatment01:13:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations